This Saturday at Santa Anita, the Grade 3 Las Flores Stakes will feature some of horse racing’s top female sprinters. Among them is Pleasant, a Breeders’ Cup runner known for her recent strong performances. With a purse of $100,000, this exciting race promises action-packed competition.
Pleasant: The Star of the Show
Pleasant, owned by Juddmonte Farms and trained by Bob Baffert, is the one to watch in the Las Flores Stakes. The 4-year-old filly has shown her potential with a third-place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, her first stakes race. Despite a 13-month layoff, Pleasant returned strong, winning an allowance race by five lengths in September at Los Alamitos.
With jockey Juan Hernandez in the saddle, who has ridden Pleasant in all her starts, the filly boasts a record of 5: 3-1-1 and earnings of $219,000. She’s ready to prove herself again in the Las Flores.
Pushiness: A Strong Contender
Pushiness, trained by Michael McCarthy, is another top contender. She’s a multiple stakes winner who recently finished third in the Betty Grable Stakes. Pushiness has a stellar record at Santa Anita, winning both her starts at the track.
By Kantharos, this talented mare has 8: 4-1-2 with $272,046 in career earnings. With her regular rider, Umberto Rispoli, in the irons, she’s poised to give Pleasant some tough competition.
Richi: International Talent in Action
Richi, another entry from Bob Baffert’s barn, brings international experience to the race. The Chilean Group 1 winner made her U.S. debut in June, finishing second in the Desert Stormer Stakes. Richi has been training consistently since October and will be ridden by Kazushi Kimura.
Richi’s career stats are impressive, with a record of 10: 6-3-0 and $118,424 in earnings. This race will be her second start on U.S. soil, and she’s ready to make her mark.
The Las Flores Stakes at Santa Anita is shaping up to be an exciting race. Pleasant, Pushiness, and Richi are all strong contenders, each with a unique story and impressive track records. Fans can look forward to an action-packed event as these talented horses compete for the $100,000 purse. With seasoned jockeys and top-notch training, this race is sure to thrill horse racing enthusiasts everywhere.
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